DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2020.v08i05.003

Pages: 249-253

Bunu Yao’s oral epic Miluotuo, one of the national intangible cultural heritage in People’s Republic of China, occupies the core position in the culture of Yao ethnic group. Likewise, the Homeric Epics represents the western oral epic tradition, having profound influence on the western culture. A comparative analysis between the two in religious beliefs, world outlook, values, ways of thinking shows the difference of cultural beliefs embodied in them which can function as the basis for choosing translation strategies and then facilitating the transmission of Miluotuo worldwide.